Topic: Nigella's Chilli Jam?

[grannyjanny]

Has anyone made the above & if so which chillis would they recommend. Have to buy them so probably not many varieties to choose from.

[Biscombe]

No but post the recipe! sounds yummy.

[Baccy Man]

http://www.nigella.com/recipe/recipe_detail.aspx?rid=20157

[1066]

grannyjanny - I used our cayene chillies - the recipe turned out very well, bit too sweet for me tho. Think I might try it with the small thai chillies I have grown (they are the same or similar to ones you can buy in packs in the veggie shop or supermarket - thin and about 2 / 3" long), but these are hotter

[Obelixx]

I made some chilli jam yesterday using tomatoes rather than peppers and it's luscious.

10 cayenne chillies
3 cloves garlic
400g tin of chopped tomatoes
750g soft brown sugar
250ml red wine vinegar

Blitz the chillies, garlic and toms in a food processor than heat in a pan with the sugar and vinegar.  Stir thoroughly till all the sugar is dissolved and then simmer, stirring occasionally, till reduced and thick.

Needless to say I didn't have the right vinegar so used balsamic and cider.  I also deseeded the chillies but used twice as many so I have a fruity chilli jam with a nice, but not volcanic, kick.  Don't want to scare the Belgians or my daughter.

I think I might make some more using the green chillies and some green tinned toms I have in the cupboard and white wine vinegar this time.

[1066]

I think I might make some more using the green chillies and some green tinned toms I have in the cupboard and white wine vinegar this time.

I like that idea - and another way of using green tomatoes  ;D

[aggie]

  I have made Nigella's and was really pleased with it.  Obbelix I still have a lot of chilli's in the greenhouse so thought I'd give your recipe a try, do you strain the tomato's first?

[Obelixx]

No Aggie.  Just blitz them in the processor.

[aggie]

Thanks